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Ratcliffe Power Station – St Helena's Church, West Leake loop from East Midlands Parkway

Ratcliffe Power Station – St Helena's Church, West Leake loop from East Midlands Parkway

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Ratcliffe Power Station – St Helena's Church, West Leake loop from East Midlands Parkway

02:24

56.7km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.49 km

Ratcliffe Power Station

Highlight • Structure

The cooling towers have always been a handy landmark, whether on the bike in the area or passing on the train on the Midlands Main Line. Make the most of them though as they are slated to be demolished by 2030. Some quiet lanes to cycle south of the nearby A453.

Tip by

21.3 km

Single Lane Climb to Clipston on the Wolds

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very few cars and a nice little climb

Tip by

33.0 km

View of the Vale of Belvoir from Kinoulton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

45.9 km

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great pit stop for coffee and cake. Loads of outdoor seating with some covered areas with blankets and heater. No indoor seating inside shop and cafe.

Tip by

49.8 km

St Helena's Church, West Leake

Highlight • Historical Site

The church was medieval and parts of the north wall date from the 12th century but it was restored in 1878 by the architect Henry Hall.

The church is Grade II* listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Tip by

50.5 km

The Star, West Leake

Highlight • Restaurant

The Star at West Leake has been serving excellent food and welcoming walkers for decades. There's a choice between the bar menu or the Pit House restaurant menu, depending on your inclination. There's also bed and breakfast on offer, with beautiful en suite rooms.

Tip by

51.9 km

Gravel Bridleway Through Open Fields

Highlight • Trail

53.4 km

Station Plantation

Forest

53.9 km

Church of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist, Kingston on Soar

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is a Grade I Listed building. Major restoration took place in 1900. A plaque inside the church reads The nave, aisle and tower of this church were erected and the chancel and chancel aisle restored A.D.1900 by Henry Lord Belper in memory of his son William Strutt born Feb.8th. 1875, died Oct.5th 1898.

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.9 km

2.78 km

2.59 km

372 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.5 km

3.10 km

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

29°C

18°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Ratcliffe Power Station – St Helena's Church, West Leake loop from East Midlands Parkway

Ratcliffe Power Station

Single Lane Climb to Clipston on the Wolds

View of the Vale of Belvoir from Kinoulton Hill

Love & Piste Coffee Shop

St Helena's Church, West Leake

The Star, West Leake

Gravel Bridleway Through Open Fields

Church of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist, Kingston on Soar

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